Kreol is software that turns the computer into a musical instrument.

Kreol was created on the assumption that people like to make music. If you are reading this, chances are that you already know how to type and use a computer. By taking advantage of that fact, Kreol breaks down some of the biggest barriers that keep the average person from playing music.

Simply enough, Kreol turns the computer's keyboard into notes and chords, while the mouse is used for expressive movements. Playing music on Kreol is easier than on any other instrument because Kreol is a dynamic, ever changing “brain” that adapts to the song you have chosen to play. It is able to eliminate that which is not needed for a given song, such as wrong notes. We write out all types of music for Kreol with the letters from the keyboard, and all you need to do is type along -- you don't need to learn any traditional musical notation to get started. Kreol's brain also has the flexibility to adapt to nearly every genre of music without requiring additional skills. In addition to playing Kreol with your friends in your home or apartment, you will soon be able to play with friends and strangers in our online jam room community. Beyond this, we are currently seeking interested investors to help us build a video game to teach Kreol.

Unlike other instruments that take years to master, Kreol gives the average person the ability to play real music with real people.

Our Philosophy

We strive to empower people of all backgrounds to become participants in a global music community.

Recent developments in both video games and music technology are aimed at the non-musician who longs for an authentic musical experience. Far beyond simply miming along with the playback of pre-recorded audio, such as Guitar Hero requires, Kreol is the first product to truly empower the mass population to create music by making it easier than ever before. Although Kreol is already very easy to learn, we feel that a video game is the best way to give people a structured context to learn Kreol quickly and achieve a high level of skill. This also gives the Kreol community a foundation of shared repertoire that everyone knows, which is important for any musical community to thrive. Through our invention of this new musical instrument, the game with which to learn it, and the website through which to play with others, Kreol fulfills the natural human urge to participate in the creation of music. We strive to empower people of all backgrounds to become participants in a global music community.

Additionally, Kreol has a lot to offer educationally to America’s public schools, which keep cutting music classes and funding. In addition to teaching music fundamentals, Kreol can teach children typing skills, as well as foster cultural and historical understanding through the broad variety of styles.

Our Plan for Kreol

• PHASE 1 (COMPLETE):

  A software that turns the computer’s QWERTY keyboard in to a musical instrument that you play by typing.

• PHASE 2 (IN PROGRESS, WILL DEBUT MARCH 2010):

  A website that enables people to play Kreol with each other over the Internet in “jam rooms”, fostering the first global community of amateur musicians.

• PHASE 3 (IN PROGRESS):

  A game designed around this instrument that creates an engaging context in which the player learns how to play real music, all while learning to play with real people from our online jam room community.

Who made Kreol?

Kreol was invented and created by Mike Block and Jerzy Gangi. In August 2009 Michael Scott-Nelson was hired as a co-designer for the Kreol instrument, and we're thrilled to have him on our team.

How do I contact you?

We are very interested in hearing your thoughts and impressions of Kreol. You can contact us at info@kreolmusic.com.

How do I invest in Kreol?

We are currently looking for investors to help us bring Kreol to a wider audience. Please contact us at info@kreolmusic.com.

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